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Staunton's promotion of a chess set was in collaboration with whom?

  • George Allen

  • Nathaniel Cooke

  • Samuel Loyd

  • Max Euwe

Answer

Nathaniel Cooke, a British chess player and writer, collaborated with Howard Staunton in promoting and popularizing the Staunton chess set. This iconic chess set design, characterized by its distinct knight carvings and elegant simplicity, was introduced in the mid-19th century and quickly became the standard for tournament play and chess enthusiasts worldwide.
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